Masataka Matsutōya
Sound
Biography
Japanese arranger, composer, music producer, and motor journalist. He currently resides in Setagaya, Tokyo. He is a graduate of Keio Senior High School and Keio University. Aliases include "Manta" and "Yumin teishu". His wife is singer-songwriter, composer, and lyricist Yumi Matsutoya.
In 1971, he participated as a background musician in Takuro Yoshida's album, "Ningen nante." He began to frequently perform with Yoshida as the keyboard player in other albums and live performances, and also began his first work with arrangement. In 1973, he formed the group "Caramel Mama" with fellow musicians Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, and Tateo Hayashi. This group later evolved into a group named "Tin Pan Alley."
As actor 3
On the crew 11
Haru yo koi
1994
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
1983
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
1985
Mio's Cookbook
2020
Rainbow Fireflies
2012
Heaven's Bookstore
2004
School in the Crosshairs
1981
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
1997
Aoi Shushi wa Taiyou no Naka ni Aru
2015
Train of Thought
1984
Wings Of Light "The Gates Of Heaven" Tour
1991